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Cunard announced a refurbishment of the Queen Mary 2, and with it comes news that 15 single staterooms will be added. The rationale from Cunard is that single rooms are necessary because not only are more people cruising solo, but there are more family groups traveling together that include singles. There are already single staterooms available on fleetmates Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria.

There is no single supplement for these cabins. In other words, you pay the same per-person price as you would if two to a cabin.

Other cruise lines have been ahead of that curve for some time. The Epic, with 128 solo cabins (some connecting) was the first in the Norwegian fleet with the highly-popular option for single travelers. There’s also a Studio Lounge, for the exclusive use of passengers who book in the solo cabins. With no single supplement they sell out quickly. Surprisingly, there are fewer single cabins on Norwegian’s latest ships, the Getaway and the Breakaway (59 on each).

Regarded by passengers as the most traditional (some might say staid) of all cruise lines, Cunard has now come to the table to recognize and cater to TSC.

That's The Solo Cruiser.

On the newest Cunard ship, Queen Elizabeth, there will be eight outside and one inside single staterooms. The cruise line is doing this — the first sailing will be December 16 — because it's "recognizing the increasing popularity of solo travel."

Besides solo staterooms, Cunard will also have special activities, a welcome reception and specially organized events on the ship and excursions on the ship…all for the single traveler.